Cycling Across Japan in One Day 🚲🇯🇵 500km/300 mile Bike Route to Wakayama and the Pacific Coast

How long is too long for a single-day, solitary ride? Zeb’s personal cycling goal this year was to pedal 500km (300 miles) in one ride, cycling Japan from one coast to the other in a single day.
In this video, he attempts to go one pedal stroke at a time from our home on the Sea of Japan, across to the Pacific Ocean. After starting in Ishikawa Prefecture, he rides through Fukui and Shiga Prefectures, along a section of the historic Tokaido Road (東海道線) and along Mie Prefecture into the Kii Peninsula (紀伊半島). He would be self-supported during the ride, but I was driving down to meet him at the finish line, at the southernmost point of Honshu, in Wakayama Prefecture (和歌山県).　
Jump to…
00:48 - the cycling goal
1:12 - the day before
2:07 - 1am start
3:52 - sunrise in Fukui
4:31 - rest stop one
6:20 - morning chimes
6:57 - entering Shiga
8:06 - rest stop two
10:00 - historic Sekijuku
10:49 - Mie Prefecture
11:58 - michi no eki
12:38 - rest stop three
14:13 - Pacific Ocean & Shingu
15:28 - our guesthouse
16:36 - finish line!
18:19 - beach time
Ride Data and Bike Route:
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More about...
- The Tokaido: visitmie-japan...
- Sekijuku 関宿 Post Town: www.kankomie.o...
- Pacific Cycling Road: www.kkr.mlit.g...
- Mie Prefecture 三重県 Tourism: visitmie-japan...
- Wakayama Prefecture 和歌山県 Tourism: www.visitwakay...
- Kushimoto Area: kumanonada-nih...
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[@MarcinCebula]

Omg, Zeb is a +5w/kg rider. I just assumed he was a random dude on a bike. Congrats on being one of the fastest bikers on youtube. Bro! You should do those "steep hill" challenges in japan. You would absolutely smash those.

[@AnniewhereAndEverywhere]

haha, I read this comment to Zeb and it totally made his day - you're right, he's super strong! He's been training a lot over the years, mostly for road racing but has tried a couple hill climbs here in Japan. I made a video about one of them from last year if you want to see: th-cam.com/video/0woNldsxgaw/w-d-xo.html Thanks for your nice words!

[@arneldumanas1471]

👌👌👌👌👌👌👌💪💪💪💪💪

[@spacekip38]

Japan seems like a great country to do such (crazy) rides, with all the convenience stores everywhere. Nice video again!

[@AnniewhereAndEverywhere]

So true, not to mention the vending machines! Thanks again for watching 😄

[@molybdnum]

Absolutely massive ride. Zeb's a machine!

[@AnniewhereAndEverywhere]

Agreed, I'll share your comment with Zeb! Thanks for watching!

[@rosstanimoto9113]

Congrats! What an adventure!

[@AnniewhereAndEverywhere]

An adventure for sure 😄 thanks so much!

[@ATDreamLand]

thanks for sharing

[@AnniewhereAndEverywhere]

🥰

[@mrjag-y4270]

Well done and it’s a great video 😃😁

[@AnniewhereAndEverywhere]

Thanks so much! 🥰

[@kuri8015]

Wow! My summer ride is planned to be 1,300km... Zeb would do it in 2.5 days rather than the eight days that I've planned.

[@AnniewhereAndEverywhere]

Haha, I don’t think he would want to do such mega days back to back 😂 8 days seems much more reasonable! That’s a huge distance, hope you have a great time!

[@donesma7719]

This is channel such a gem. I just found this randomly while looking for a cycling videos. I won't be suprised if you blow up in the future. Well done Zeb!

[@AnniewhereAndEverywhere]

Wow that means a lot, thank you so much! I'll share your kind words with Zeb too!

[@alsantos1647]

Another great video Annie!
What an incredible ride Zeb! And fast! 👏🏽👏🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@AnniewhereAndEverywhere]

Thanks so much for watching again! I know, I was so impressed by his average speed on top of just finishing haha

[@robonkenhout7965]

It’s good to know there are other crazy people out there. Even more crazy I think. 😂 Well done!

[@AnniewhereAndEverywhere]

It was definitely a crazy goal 😂❤️

[@alliecamembert3900]

wow! great job! also woohoo for no flats?!

[@AnniewhereAndEverywhere]

I know! Isn't that lucky?? 😄

[@Hiking_body]

Wow that’s crazy!!! Good job and great video!!! 👏👏👏

[@AnniewhereAndEverywhere]

Thanks so much! I’ll share your nice words with Zeb!

[@professorsogol5824]

What's next? the PBP?

[@AnniewhereAndEverywhere]

I had to google what the PBP is but it looks really cool! Talk about a crazy long distance though haha - maybe Zeb would be interested, I don't think he's sure what's next either!

[@davejenkins8013]

Great effort 👌 well done 👏

[@AnniewhereAndEverywhere]

Thank you, I’ll share your message with Zeb!

[@TonyPretty]

Wowser what a great challenge done & dusted! Great job Zeb 👌

[@AnniewhereAndEverywhere]

Definitely! Will be interesting to see what he comes up with next 😂 thanks!

[@cahal]

Fair play Zeb!👌💪

[@AnniewhereAndEverywhere]

Thanks for watching!

[@danthaikabuki6115]

Thanks for the video.

[@AnniewhereAndEverywhere]

Thanks for watching again!🥰

[@danthaikabuki6115]

@@AnniewhereAndEverywhere I ride 10+ miles per day for health. I do wish I can ride 300 miles all in one day like him. I do enjoy your videos very much.

[@JojoLabrador22]

Yes freedom

[@AnniewhereAndEverywhere]

the best feeling from a bike!

[@JojoLabrador22]

@@AnniewhereAndEverywhere yea thats very true

[@jefflevine9714]

Absolutely bonkers and so inspiring. Congrats, Zeb!

[@AnniewhereAndEverywhere]

I agree! 😂 I'll share your kind comment with Zeb, thank you!